ReedPOP, the masterminds behind New York Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, and PAX have officially announced a new event in Seoul! Comic Con Seoul will...

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A year of free comics – Titan by François Vigneault

I really like Francois Vigneault’s Titan. It’s a spectacular science fiction comic. It follows the story of MNGR João da Silva, as he is...

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Watch new Robin gameplay from INJUSTICE 2

Earlier today, NetherRealm Studios, the developer behind DC Comics ultimate fighting game Injustice 2 showed off new gameplay through Twitch tv livestream. Fans will...

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Preview: Giacomo Bevilaqua’s The Sounds of the World by Heart is another gorgeous book from Magnetic

Magnetic Press was founded to bring some of the astounding looking European comics to the US, and they've definitely succeeded with books like Love The...

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San Diego Comic Fest’s Matt Dunford on the Convention, Jack Kirby’s 100th Birthday, and of Course Comics.

2017 will bring us yet another new year of comic conventions. When one thinks of San Diego and comics, it’s not difficult to summon...

Movies

The “nerd categories” for the 2017 Oscars are in!

Another year, another set of Academy Award nominees. As always at The Beat, we like to zero in on the "nerd categories", those films...

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Manga and Anime News

Dark Horse reveals Fall 2026 manga releases

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 03/31/2026 9:15 am 0

Dark Horse's latest manga licenses include Babanba BanBan Vampire, Asobi Asobase, Suicide Island, and Forget-me-not.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: CROSS GAME knows ball

Adam Wescott - 03/30/2026 2:30 pm 1

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series CROSS GAME, MOON & SUN and TAKAHASHI FROM THE BIKE SHOP.

Yoshiharu Tsuge, award-winning manga creator, dead at 88

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 03/29/2026 9:00 am 0

The creator of Nejishiki and The Man Without Talent, who was part of the gekiga movement, passed away on March 3.

Tokyopop announces 15 new licenses for spring 2026

Samantha Puc - 03/26/2026 4:00 pm 0

Tokyopop has announced 15 new licenses for spring 2026, including a Far Cry spin-off, adult romances, and more.

ONE PIECE’s Tony Tony Chopper is now a Doctors Without Borders mascot

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 03/26/2026 9:00 am 0

The collaboration includes new artwork by series creator Eiichiro Oda, a comic strip, an Instagram page, and more.

Wonderful Wednesdays: I SAY, TRAPEZIUM and more from Seven Seas

Merve Giray - 03/25/2026 4:00 pm 1

Two light novels, one audiobook and four new manga announcements on this week's Wonderful Wednesdays from Seven Seas!

Business News

DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule

Heidi MacDonald - 03/25/2026 9:30 am 1

After a relatively brief pause, DSTLRY has announced an updated publishing schedule with four single issues and two collections

OpenAI shutting down Sora, Disney drops investment

Christopher Chiu-Tabet - 03/25/2026 9:00 am 0

The news comes less than four months after Disney announced a $1 billion licensing and investment deal with the owner of Sora.

Boom restructures under PRH, including layoffs

Heidi MacDonald - 03/23/2026 5:21 pm 0

PRH has announced a major restructuring for Boom! Studios within the Random House worlds imprint group

Silver Sprocket’s San Francisco store closing today

Heidi MacDonald - 03/23/2026 9:45 am 1

Silver Sprocket's much loved San Francisco store is closing today after mounting debts and rising rents

Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 3/20/26: James Jean Masters of the Universe Figures and the rest of the universe

Heidi MacDonald - 03/20/2026 9:30 am 2

From the sublime - James Jean - to the ridiculous - Metaverse fail - in this weeks look at the forces shaping our world

GlobalComix announces $13M in new funding, new CEO, acquires INKR

Adam Barnhardt - 03/19/2026 9:15 am 0

As the digital comics space race heats up, GlobalComix has a new CEO, a new $13 million funding round, and a new acquisition, INKR

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Top Comics to Buy for April 1, 2026: There will be no April Fools’ jokes in this column

This week's Top Comics to Buy for April 1 features the finale of Briar, more Toxic Avengers Comics, the debut of Royals, and more!

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Horror Beat: DETENTION looks to Taiwan’s White Terror period for its book-banning ghosts

Some phantoms just hate freedom of expression.

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Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: CROSS GAME knows ball

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga series CROSS GAME, MOON & SUN and TAKAHASHI FROM THE BIKE SHOP.

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Classic Comic Compendium: SWAMP THING – THE DEAD DON’T SLEEP feels out of time

Swamp Thing - The Dead Don't Sleep feels like a comic out of time, a throwback to the type of horror tales that typified the original series.

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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Western THE UNDERTAKER breathlessly gallops to the finish line in solid series debut

European comics have a long tradition of classic and contemporary takes on westerns, and so it’s no surprise, then, to find another engaging French venture to the wild frontier with Abrams ComicArts newest release, The Undertaker.

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Trade Rating: BATMAN – DARK PATTERNS will reignite your love of the Dark Knight

Batman - Dark Patterns is getting a new collected trade paperback, and it's so good it might just cure your Batman fatigue.

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Marvel Rundown: Gloves (and masks) are off in ULTIMATE ENDGAME #3

This week the Marvel Rundown covers Ultimate Endgame #3, Inglorious X-Force #3, Predator: Bloodshed #2, Fantastic Four #9, and Iron Man #3.

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DC Round-Up: Waid & Jiménez anchor an entertaining SUPERMAN/SPIDER-MAN #1

Plus, a bonus review as Ryan North and Gavin Guidry begin their run as creative team on THE FLASH!

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Wednesday Comics Reviews: A henchmen, honor, and a megaghost

This week's column looks at Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1, MegaGhost #1, Prog 2475, and more Wednesday comics releases!

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Entertainment

Look out! SUPERGIRL toys available for pre-order

03/31/2026 4:05 pm 0

After unveiling a new trailer, check out the merch for the upcoming DC Studios film

Interview: Try Guys’ Ash Perez on his audio romcom SPEAK NOW

03/31/2026 3:00 pm 0

Ash Perez of the Try Guys talks about his debut audiobook fiction, Speak Now, and why Nora Ephron has made such an impact on him.

Second SUPERGIRL trailer lands online

03/31/2026 12:41 pm 0

The second trailer for DC Studios' Supergirl gives us much more of lead villain Krem of the Yellow Hills, Jason Momoa as Lobo, and...

Dark Horse announces ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM – SECRETS OF THE ZONAI art & history book

Dark Horse has announced The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai, an extensive new Zelda art book.

Full MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE trailer drops with a focus on the action

03/31/2026 10:14 am 0

The trailer reveals that the disappearance of Prince Adam -- who was sent to Earth by his parents, Superman-style -- coincided with the fall of Eternia to Skeletor and Evil-Lynn.

Horror Beat: DETENTION looks to Taiwan’s White Terror period for its book-banning ghosts

03/30/2026 3:00 pm 0

Some phantoms just hate freedom of expression.

LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT lands FCBD issue

03/30/2026 11:30 am 0

The free comic by Ivan Cohen and Paul Lee, out May 2, will arrive mere weeks before the game's release on May 22.

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